Study Abroad and Community Service at John Cabot University

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Location
Italy: Roma (Rome)

Term
Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year

Program Duration
2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks

Typical Duration of Program
2-4 weeks

Description

Make community service* a part of your John Cabot and international experience. *Only open to currently enrolled John Cabot students.
How can I get involved?
There are a many ways to get involved with community service during your time at John Cabot. The Student Services Office will assist you in navigating the variety of opportunities available and find the volunteer activity that fits you best.
How long is the commitment?
The time commitment depends on the individual's availability. In order to receive an official letter of participation from the University you must:
- Volunteer a minimum of 5 times with one or more of the organizations that JCU is affiliated with
- Attend one Community Service Fair
- Attend one community service lecture
Highlights

As a liberal arts university, John Cabot's community service mission is:
* to nurture a sense of social responsibility and global citizenship;
* to instill in JCU students the importance of cultivating an awareness of human circumstances and differences that extends beyond the student's typical classroom or home experience;
* to increase understanding of the issues pertinent to the institutions with whom they work.
Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Qualifications

To be eligible for the program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
* Be currently enrolled at John Cabot University
If you are interested in community service while studying at John Cabot, please contact The Student Services Office.
Languages
- English
Subject Areas
- Accounting
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Art/fine Arts
- Arts
- Business
- Business Admin. & Management
- Business Management
- Classical Civilization
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Community Service
- Comparative Literature
- Creative Writing
- Development Studies
- Economics
- English
- English As A Second Language
- English Literature
- European Studies (includes Politics)
- Field-study
- Film
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Government
- History
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- Interdisciplinary
- International Business
- International Relations
- Internship Programs
- Italian
- Languages / Linguistics
- Law
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Literature
- Management
- Marketing, Ad., & Pr
- Mathematics
- Media Relations
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Political Science/politics
- Psychology
- Religious Studies
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Student Trips (non-credit)
- U.s. Studies
- Visual Arts
- Web Design
Cost in US$:

10,750* USD per semester; *please note prices may vary. Contact us to confirm.
Program Fees Include:

Fees include computer lab fee, social and cultural activities, and access to sports facilities. For first-semester students, fees include airport pickup at arrival and Orientation Week activities.
Experience Required

no
Volunteer Types
- Arts
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Organizing
- Conflict Resolution
- Consciousness-raising
- Culture
- Education
- English Teaching
- Environment
- Food
- Gender Issues
- Global Warming
- Homelessness
- Human Rights
- Minority Groups
- Public Policy
- Relief
- Teaching
- Tutor
- Writing
- Youth
- Youth Development
This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Independent living
- Dormitory
Participants Travel

Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Essay
Typically The Application Process Time is

4-5 working days when complete
Post Services Include
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
Year Founded

1972